The sale of alcohol will be limited in Amsterdam during Ajax vs Chelsea

19 October 2019

Amsterdam City Council has announced that it will prohibit the off premise sale of alcohol in the Red Light District during the hours before the ‘high-risk’ Ajax-Chelsea Champions League game on Wednesday. This is a measure being taken to reduce the number of unwanted incidents with fans in the city.

"Traditionally, foreign football fans go to the Red Light District before a game. This is accompanied by a lot of drinking. Previously, residents and businesses in the area have suffered huge inconvenience and the police have had to intervene," said the statement.

There is already a ban on drinking alcohol on the street at the Red Light District. Amsterdam is now moving on to a temporary ban on alcohol sales for retailers and liquor stores. Mayor Halsema wants to prevent a repeat of nuisance and disturbances.

Any establishment that does not abide by the restriction risks a fine of 1,200 euros.